6.If you get excess polish on the sides of your
nails, simply use a small Q-Tip dipped in nail polish remover and clean up the
edges. However, to avoid this, try taping the edges of your nails before you
begin painting and remove the tape once the painting process is completed.

Monday, July 16, 2012

Spas are wonderful establishments because they promote
relaxation, rejuvenation and best of all, a healthier lifestyle. But did you
know that you can have all of that at home too? So grab your girls or
your guy and get relaxed, get rejuvenated and get healthy with these products
for at-home spa use.

This kit comes with everything you need to get a mani or pedi at
home. From a UV lamp to a how-to DVD, you have everything you need to get a
professional looking mani or pedi in the comfort of your home.

For the facial portion of your at-home spa day this exfoliating
masque is perfect. It naturally draws sebum, toxins and impurities out of the
skin by binding them to the clay molecules and gently yet effectively cleansing
them away, leaving skin feeling silky smooth and purified.

These are just a few essentials for your at-home spa use. Visit
BigDaddyBeauty.com to check out all of our spa-like products then you can pamper
yourself anytime!

Thursday, July 5, 2012

We’re all aware that a flat iron is a device made of two hot plates assembled together in order to straighten the hair. But have you ever wondered how a flat iron really works?

Hair is made up of keratin, a strong protein that is also found in skin and nails. Keratin and other proteins like sulfur and amino acids contribute to the overall strength of the hair. This means that the atoms conjoin together to form a bond ensuring that the shape of the hair fibers stay the same. It is almost as if a microscopic army sets up camp in your hair, holds hands and doesn’t let go. The army of atoms then forms a wall and this wall forms the structure of your hair, making it either curly or frizzy.

However, to break down that wall and achieve straight hair, a flat iron can be used. Flat irons are used at extreme heats, often between 300 and 500 degrees. The heat from the flat iron works to break the bond between atoms. When the heat from the flat iron hits the hair, the keratin proteins are forced to reposition themselves, in turn hair can go from curly or frizzy to straight within minutes. With this process, it is almost as if an uncomfortable force is attacking that hand-in-hand army and in order to get comfortable again, they must readjust their positions. The new position results in the army of atoms lying flat so that hair is straightened.

By using a flat iron, your hair becomes straight but this is not a permanent method of hair straightening since natural effects like exposure to moisture can turn hair back to its original state. But using a flat iron is the most common and easiest way to achieve straight hair.

Now that you know the science of straight hair, go forth and fight that army of atoms and visit BigDaddyBeauty.com for our selection of flat irons.